Pneumatic Conveying

Pneumatic conveying is an essential process in modern manufacturing, allowing for the efficient movement of powders, pellets, and granular materials through pipelines using controlled airflow. At Fans and Blowers, we supply high-performance fans and blowers designed to generate the pressure and velocity required to transport materials cleanly, safely, and efficiently.

Whether in food processing, plastics, chemicals, or pharmaceuticals, our equipment supports both dense and dilute phase conveying systems and can be configured to match specific material and system requirements.

Air Movement in Pneumatic Conveying Systems

In pneumatic conveying, air is the driving force behind material transport. Our fans are engineered to deliver consistent pressure and airflow to move dry bulk materials through pipelines, maintaining flow integrity while minimising blockages, contamination, and energy waste.

Our fans are used in:

• Dilute phase conveying – for lightweight materials at high velocity
• Dense phase conveying – for fragile or heavy materials under higher pressure
• Vacuum or pressure systems – depending on the application setup

By tailoring airflow to the system design, we help customers ensure product integrity, system reliability, and energy efficiency.

Tailored Conveying Solutions

Every pneumatic conveying system is different. That’s why we work closely with customers to design a fan or blower solution that matches:

• Air pressure and flow rate demands
• Pipework size and layout
• Material characteristics (dusty, abrasive, sticky)
• ATEX compliance where explosive materials are present
• Continuous or batch processing needs

We can also advise on wear-resistant materials and filters to protect both the fan and product integrity.

Recommended Fan Ranges

We offer a variety of fans suited for pneumatic conveying:

Multi Vane Fans
Ideal for generating consistent air pressure in dilute phase systems. Compact and efficient, these fans are widely used in food, grain, and plastic pellet conveying.

Side Channel Blowers
Designed for applications requiring high pressure at low flow rates, such as vacuum conveying or closed-loop systems.

QPZ Range
For high-pressure dense phase systems or longer conveying distances, the QPZ centrifugal fan provides robust, continuous-duty performance.

All fan types can be supplied with optional silencers, filters, and motor control systems for smooth integration into your conveying setup.

Supporting Cleaner, Safer Material Handling

At Fans and Blowers, our pneumatic conveying fans not only help move materials efficiently but also improve workplace safety by eliminating manual handling, reducing dust emissions, and enabling enclosed transport systems.

We support conveying systems in:

• Plastics and resin production
• Food and flour milling
• Cement and mineral handling
• Pharmaceutical packaging and filling
• Agricultural feed and grain processing

Speak to the team at Fans and Blowers to discuss your pneumatic conveying requirements and let us design a tailored airflow solution that works for your material, process, and performance goals.